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TAEF provides innovative financial solutions to 4 Tunisia’s types of entrepreneurs.

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Growing Small and Medium Entrepreneurs

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Digital Innovating Entrepreneurs

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Micro-Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurs Searchers

  • TAEF funds enterprises throughout their life cycle from start-up and early stage to growth, maturity and buy out.
  • TAEF seeks financial returns and development impact in terms of geographic distribution and employment, especially for youth and women.
  • TAEF employs a customized and innovative SME financing mechanism combining equity, debt and mezzanine finance as well as through technical assistance grants.

TAEF aims to achieve both financial returns and significant impact, focusing on creating stable jobs, expanding opportunities for women and youth, boosting economic activity in interior regions, and contributing to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its investments span across:

  • Microbusinesses
  • Innovation, technology, and knowledge-driven startups
  • Growing SMEs